A3 begins charging for advance seat reservations - limited discount for A3*G
Feb 3, 2018, 3:53 pm
#61
Join Date: Nov 2015
Programs: A3*G
Posts: 128
That's ok. But why did they reduce the number of business miles for many international flights (quite some time now)? Why are there no more miles for bookings in flex? Why don't you get a free front row seat with every flex booking? Why don't you get extra miles for selecting a front row seat?
They demand more money, but there's no value for us Golds (or those on track for Gold) in that and they even deprived us of some privileges. So far I'm glad to see, that the food is still good both in Y and C.
I understand, the competition with Ryanair is fierce on those domestic routes. Also, many airlines had dropped their flights to Greece a few years ago and are back with the latest tourism explosion. But the candy, the skilled call center agents, the food, simply: the little things make Aegean such a great choice. I'm not sure, it's clever to scratch them.
They demand more money, but there's no value for us Golds (or those on track for Gold) in that and they even deprived us of some privileges. So far I'm glad to see, that the food is still good both in Y and C.
I understand, the competition with Ryanair is fierce on those domestic routes. Also, many airlines had dropped their flights to Greece a few years ago and are back with the latest tourism explosion. But the candy, the skilled call center agents, the food, simply: the little things make Aegean such a great choice. I'm not sure, it's clever to scratch them.
Feb 4, 2018, 1:44 am
#63
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Wedged somewhere between BTS and VIE ✈
Programs: Star Alliance Gold (A3 Gold), Oneworld Emerald (BA Gold), Hilton Diamond
Posts: 6,338
Feb 4, 2018, 3:07 am
#64
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: BA Gold, A3 Gold
Posts: 163
[email protected] seems to work too judging from past experience.
Feb 4, 2018, 7:45 am
#65
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Heraklion, Greece
Posts: 7,567
[email protected] seems to work too judging from past experience.
Feb 4, 2018, 11:04 am
#66
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: BA Gold, A3 Gold
Posts: 163
Feb 4, 2018, 11:18 am
#67
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: WAW
Programs: A3(*G), Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 2,534
Shocker! I've switched to A3 and SK as my main airlines for 2018 (to take the A3 *G path). First, SK removes +1 PC for *G on Go Light fares (copying the dastardly LH) and now A3 pulls this. I'm starting to think like they're all out to get me. It's enough to make me flee back to the tender embrace of SQ (not exactly the most generous airline for elites but at least with them you don't think like they can hit you over the head with a hammer at any moment).
Feb 5, 2018, 2:36 am
#68
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Netherlands
Programs: KL Platinum; A3 Gold
Posts: 28,744
EDIT: phew. Applies to all tickets for travel after May 6th, with the exception of EB/*G members on tickets booked before January 25ht
Last edited by irishguy28; Feb 5, 2018 at 2:41 am
Feb 5, 2018, 3:00 am
#69
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Paris
Programs: Miles&Bonus *G
Posts: 318
Feb 5, 2018, 3:46 am
#70
Moderator: Aegean Miles+Bonus
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: AMS / ATH
Programs: AFKL Plat, A3 Gold
Posts: 7,342
I received a reply to my complaint message. The standard Golds-get-50%-discount thing. I specifically asked about upgrades of Golds in the case of regular economy being full, and Up front seats being available.
So no preference to Golds, and no way to move to another seat if you get stuck on a middle seat.
In cases that all standard seats have been occupied by other passengers, when you complete your web check-in, you shall be offered at no cost one of the available seats randomly. It should be clarified though that, in case you wish to change the automatically given seat to any other chargeable seat, you may pay the relevant cost.
Feb 5, 2018, 11:27 am
#71
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Amsterdam
Programs: A3, BA, OZ,
Posts: 1,099
Is it just me or does the 50% discount for golds seem almost worse than nothing? I mean, it signifies that they actually gave consideration to gold members and this is all they want to offer. And it just seems cheap when we are talking about a 2 EUR fee in some cases.
Feb 5, 2018, 12:36 pm
#73
Community Director
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Norwich, UK
Programs: A3*G, BA Gold, BD Gold (in memoriam), IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 8,479
Select your favorite seat type!
Now, you may preselect online your preferred Standard seat, anytime you wish, free of charge for you and your travel companions.
Enjoy an even more comfortable journey, by selecting an Up Front seat* and get a 50% exclusive discount.
Now, you may preselect online your preferred Standard seat, anytime you wish, free of charge for you and your travel companions.
Enjoy an even more comfortable journey, by selecting an Up Front seat* and get a 50% exclusive discount.
Feb 5, 2018, 12:59 pm
#75
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: WAW
Programs: A3(*G), Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 2,534
I'm sure I remember seeing a British comedy sketch back when I was at Uni, where someone was threatening to beat another guy up and said that he was going to 'enhance' his face. The details are vague but maybe A3 staff saw a similar sketch and took it as the standard meaning in English.
LH is the meanest airline on the planet but at least they don't have the nerve to describe things like removing +1 PC for *G as an enhancement (I guess when you're an untouchable monopoly you can afford to be a bit more forthright).
LH is the meanest airline on the planet but at least they don't have the nerve to describe things like removing +1 PC for *G as an enhancement (I guess when you're an untouchable monopoly you can afford to be a bit more forthright).